Top 10 Health Benefits of Grapes

Juicy and delicious grapes grow in clusters and come in different colors like purple, crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They can be eaten raw or used for making wine, vinegar, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, and grapeseed oil. Grapes are available year-round.

As well as being tasty, grapes are a storehouse of numerous health benefits, from helping prevent cancer to treating constipation and poor eyesight.

Grapes contain fiber, protein, copper, potassium, iron, folate and vitamins C, A, K and B2. They are also high in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as well as phytonutrients, especially phenols and polyphenols. Grapes also have high water content and are good for hydration.
 
The average serving size for grapes is about 1 cup or 32 grapes.

Here are the top 10 health benefits of grapes.

1. Protects Against Cancer

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of grapes help protect against cancer. They prevent chronic oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, two important factors that cause cancer. Apart from reducing the risk of cancer, grapes also suppress the growth and propagation of cancer cells.

According to a 2005 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, muscadine grapes contain natural phenolic compounds that exhibit anticancer properties.
 
Grapes are particularly effective in reducing the risk of colorectal, lung, prostate and breast cancer. The compound resveratrol found in grape skins is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from the sun’s damaging UVB rays, thereby reducing the risk of skin cancer.

To reduce your risk of developing cancer, enjoy fresh grapes or juice rather than the supplements.

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